Catherine and her husband ran a foster home in the Sault area, where several hundred children found a home. There was always room in her home for children that needed one and was well known by the neighborhood children. Catherine later worked for the VFW National Home and the Endahyon Group Home, from where she retired. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her large family, especially her time with her great-granddaughters Taylor and Erin. She also enjoyed garage sales and frequent visits to the casino.

A memorial service will be held at the Sault Tribe Cultural Center from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the VFW National Children Home, Eaton Rapids, MI or to her family.

Her family was assisted by C.S. Mulder Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at www.csmulder.com

Karen Lee Nayback

Karen Lee Nayback, age 57, of Petoskey, died Sept. 27, 2012 at home with her family at her side. She was born June 21, 1955 in Sault Ste. Marie, the daughter of Edward Matti and Anna Irene (Piippo) Nayback.

Karen grew up in Rudyard where she graduated from high school in 1973. In school, she was a cheerleader and was active in Future Homemakers of America where she served as a state officer. She attended Lake Superior State College and earned an associate degree in business. Karen retired from MichCon, then worked at Internal Medicine of Northern Michigan, Community Health Center, and held part-time jobs over the years at Carter's and Glen's.

Karen was a member of the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. She was an active mom who coached Little League, volunteered in the Junior Achievement program, and was cookie mom for the Girl Scout cookie sales. She enjoyed bowling, going for drives, and taking long walks along the river near her home.

Karen is survived by son Joseph M. McPherson of Petoskey, daughter Jessica M. McPherson of Kalamazoo, stepson Gerald (Beth) Burrell of Gaylord, and grandchildren Jairyd, Elijah, Isabella, and Liam Burrell. She is also survived by two brothers, Timothy S. Nayback of Sault Ste. Marie and Michael E. Nayback of Rudyard; one sister Joann L. Smith of Cabot, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews.

Page 2 of 2 - Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 at Reamer Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford. A gathering time will be held from noon-2 p.m. The Memorial Service will begin at 2 p.m.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.reamergalerfuneralhome.com.

Death Notices

GOULD, SHERI M., age 54, of St.Ignace died early Thursday morning September 27 at her home, Arrangements are incomplete, and handled by Dodson Funeral Home in St.Ignace. A complete obituary will be in Sault Sunday.